About
I am an MD/PhD student at Loma Linda University. In 2012, I graduated from Biola University with a degree in biochemistry, and I am a perpetual member of Biola’s Torrey Honors Institute, a great books program taught in the Socratic style. I intend to use my education from both Biola and LLU to pursue a career in medical research with an eye toward understanding and eliminating health disparities. Moreover, I am interested in Christian theology and philosophy of science, and I want to contribute to both science and the way people perceive and relate to science. In an effort “to glorify God and to enjoy him forever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism), I want to ensure that Man's conquest of Nature does not become Nature's conquest of Man (CS Lewis, The Abolition of Man).
Education
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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2012 - present
MD/PhD Student
Currently enrolled.
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
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2012
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Research & Work Experience
Research
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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June 2014 - present
Doctoral Research
Musculoskeletal Disease Center, VA Loma Linda Healthcare System,
Initiative for Maximizing Student Development, Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine and Division of Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences
Mentor: Subburaman Mohan, PhD
Initiative for Maximizing Student Development, Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine and Division of Biochemistry, Department of Basic Sciences
Mentor: Subburaman Mohan, PhD
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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June - August 2013
Medical Training Program
Research through the LLU Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine culminating in an abstract and poster session.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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June - August 2012
Medical Training Program
Research through the LLU Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine culminating in an abstract and poster session.
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
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2011 - 2012
Directed Research
Aging research on C. elegans under the direction of Matt E. Cruzen, PhD.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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June - August 2011
Undergraduate Training Program
Research through the LLU Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine culminating in an abstract and poster session.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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June - August 2010
Undergraduate Training Program
Research through the LLU Center for Health Disparities and Molecular Medicine culminating in an abstract and poster session.
Miscellaneous
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
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2009 - 2012
General Chemistry Tutor and Grader
Tutoring and grading for undergraduate General Chemistry lecture and lab classes under the direction of Brent Ridley, PhD, and Mark Pichaj, MS.
Molina Healthcare, Inc., Long Beach, CA
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June - August 2009
Internship and Clinical Shadowing
Statistical public health and health disparities research in the Department of Research and Innovation and shadowing family practice physicians.
Publications
REVIEW ARTICLES
Presentations
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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November 2016
19th Annual Basic Sciences Research Symposium
Poster: "Epigenetic Regulation of Osteoblast Differentiation by Vitamin C Involving Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-containing Protein 2 (PHD2)"
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Atlanta, GA
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September 2016
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting
Oral Presentation: "Novel Role for Claudin-11 in the Regulation of Osteoblasts via Modulation of ADAM10-mediated Notch Signaling"
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Xing, W; Alarcon, C; Pourteymoor, S; Gow, A; and Mohan, S.
Poster: "Epigenetic Regulation of Osteoblast Differentiation by Vitamin C Involving Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-containing Protein 2 (PHD2)"
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Xing, W; Alarcon, C; Pourteymoor, S; Gow, A; and Mohan, S.
Poster: "Epigenetic Regulation of Osteoblast Differentiation by Vitamin C Involving Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-containing Protein 2 (PHD2)"
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2016
16th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Epigenetic Regulation of Osteoblast Differentiation by Vitamin C Involving Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain-containing Protein 2 (PHD2)"
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Cheng, S; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Boston, MA
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April 2016
ENDO 2016 (Endocrine Society Annual Meeting)
Poster: "Ascorbic Acid Effect on Trabecular Bone Mass is Skeletal Site Specific"
Lindsey, RC and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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October 2015
18th Annual Basic Sciences Research Symposium
Poster: "Thyroid Hormone Induces Browning of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue via Activation of TRβ Signaling"
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Seattle, WA
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October 2015
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting
Poster: "Thyroid Hormone Induces Browning of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue via Activation of TRβ Signaling"
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2015
15th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Thyroid Hormone Induces Browning of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue via Activation of TRβ Signaling"
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
San Diego, CA
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March 2015
ENDO 2015 (Endocrine Society Annual Meeting)
Poster: "Thyroid Hormone Regulation of Bone Marrow Adipose Tissue" [Selected for poster-preview presentation]
Lindsey, RC; Abreu, CM; Cheng, A; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Abreu, CM; Cheng, A; Pourteymoor, S; Alarcon, C; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2014
14th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Regulation of Production and Actions of Claudin-12 in Osteoblasts"
Lindsey, RC; Alshbool, FZ; Pourteymoor, S; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Alshbool, FZ; Pourteymoor, S; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2013
13th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Molecular Pathway for Vitamin C Regulation of Osteoblast Differentiation"
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2012
12th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Molecular Pathway for Thyroid Hormone Regulation of Chondrocyte Differentiation"
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2011
11th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Molecular Pathway for Thyroid Hormone Regulation of Chondrocyte Differentiation"
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Xing, W; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Pourteymoor, S; Xing, W; and Mohan, S.
Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA
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August 2010
10th Annual Health Disparities Symposium
Poster: "Vitamin C and BMP-2 Signaling Pathways Interact to Regulate Osteoblast Differentiation"
Lindsey, RC; Linares, GR; and Mohan, S.
Lindsey, RC; Linares, GR; and Mohan, S.
Awards
3rd Place, Excellent Poster Presentation, LLU School of Medicine Department of Basic Sciences
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2016
Young Investigator Travel Grant, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
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2016
Outstanding Abstract Award, Endocrine Society
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2016
Outstanding Abstract/Featured Poster Award, Endocrine Society
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2015
LLU-NIH Initiative for Maximizing Student Development
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2014 - present
Dean's Merit Award, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
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2014 - present
Epsilon Kappa Epsilon, Biola University Honor Society
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2012
Dean's List, Biola University
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2008 - 2012
Science Department Scholarship, Biola University
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2008 - 2012
E.F. "Dinty" Mohr Beach Cities Masonic Lodge #753 Scholarship
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2008 - 2012
National Merit Scholarship Finalist
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2008
Professional Service
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
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2016
Student Poster Judge, Basic Sciences Research Symposium
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
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2016
Basic Sciences Research Symposium Steering Committee
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
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2012 - present
Pre-Med Night
Yearly presentation to the Biola Health Careers Club to educate undergraduate students about applications, medical school, and career options in medicine.
Biola University, La Mirada, CA
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2008 - 2012
Biola Health Careers Club
Educational service club for pre-health professions students.
Officer, Fall 2010; Vice President, Spring 2011; President, Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Officer, Fall 2010; Vice President, Spring 2011; President, Fall 2011 - Spring 2012
Community Service
Sovereign Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Redlands, CA
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2016 - present
Sunday School Teacher
Weekly instruction of junior high students and bimonthly adult book discussion group.
Sovereign Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Redlands, CA
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2015 - 2016
Pastoral Search Committee
Evaluate applicants for the position of Senior Pastor.
Loma Linda University Community-Academic Partners in Service, San Bernardino, CA
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2012 - 2015
Community Kids Connection Tutoring
Weekly after-school tutoring for elementary through high school students from underserved areas of San Bernardino.
References
Available upon request.
Resources
- Facebook: Rick Lindsey
- Twitter: @ricompute
- GitHub: @ricompute
- Personal blog (co-authored with William Sprague): Getting Legs (@GettingLegs)